// The Commodore 64 Lives
Actual Emulated Screens
Complete keyboard functionality included — no real keyboard required.
// Based on VICE 3.1 · Open Source · Android
The best Commodore 64 emulator for Android — fully native, no SDL, blazing fast. Run your favorite games on virtually any modern device.
// Getting Started
Download C64.emu from the Google Play Store. Runs on virtually any Android device with modern specs — phones, tablets, and set top boxes.
Start with our curated collection of Commodore 64 games. We'll show you where to find ROMs and how to load them up fast.
Some games need a little extra love — pre-made configuration files that tune the emulator for perfect playback. We've got them ready.
Also available: essentials.zip (192 KB)
// Emulation Perfection
Advanced open-source Commodore 64 emulator based on VICE 3.1. Fully native — no SDL layer — implementing everything needed to run the vast majority of titles with excellent compatibility and speed.
Tested on Xoom, Galaxy S2, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, NVidia Shield, Xperia Tablet Z, and Xperia Play. Works on virtually any device with comparable or better specs.
// The Commodore 64 Lives
Complete keyboard functionality included — no real keyboard required.
// Resources
// User Reviews
I had the pleasure of working with Robert directly on this emulator. He was incredibly receptive to suggestion and implemented many of my ideas. This is hands down the best C64 emulator on Android now. Excellent speed and compatibility, plenty of physical device compatibility, great little features that set it apart from the rest. Most of all, it is easy enough for ANYONE to use — and that is huge. If you've been hesitating getting into C64, there has never been a better time.
Best C64 emulator on Android. I've used many Commodore 64 emulators on many different platforms over the years. And this one is the best — all my games run flawlessly on it. I especially like the scanline image filters and aspect ratio/zoom options, which make the games look exactly how I remembered them back in the 80s on an old TV or Commodore CRT monitor. Many thanks for such a top notch emulator.
The last time I had a good C64 on my phone was in the Nokia Symbian days. Despite Android having great emulators for most platforms, all the current C64 ones were awful. Frodo was best but didn't support .tap files so most of my collection couldn't be played. I decided £2.99 was only the price of a C64 game — and it's great. Get it.
// Get In Touch
If you're having trouble with the emulator, have a feature request, or just want to say hello — drop us a line. We read every message.
For faster answers, check out the YouTube video search above — there's a solid community of C64.emu users sharing tips and tricks.